BRAND NEW Level 5 Diploma in Parent Coaching for Pregnancy and Early Parenthood - ACCPH Accredited | ACFC Membership and Accreditation | SEG QLS Certified
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Key Facts
Key Facts
The Level 5 Diploma in Parent Coaching for Pregnancy and Early Parenthood offers a specialist accredited programme for professionals seeking to support families through one of life’s most significant transitions: the journey into parenthood. Rooted in attachment-aware and family-centred practices, the course equips learners with the knowledge, coaching strategies, and ethical foundations to work sensitively with families from pregnancy through to the first 12 months of a child’s life. It combines theory and applied practice across coaching models, communication strategies, developmental psychology, business set-up, and professional conduct.
By the end of this diploma, learners will be able to:
Upon completion of the qualification, you will receive a qualification certificate from the Skills and Education Group's Quality Licence Scheme, one of the UK's largest Ofqual regulated awarding organisations, and the opportunity to become a member of the professional coaching and psychotherapy body, the ACCPH. Additionally, you will receive automatic entry to the Association of Child and Family Coaches (ACFC), fully meeting their ethical framework. With the qualification and membership, you will be entitled to apply for professional insurance with Westminster Indemnity, allowing you to work as a Therapeutic Coach or Practitioner with your own Therapy or Coaching Practice Setting.
This is an incredible opportunity for existing coaches or therapists to add play to their toolkit, or for those interested in starting their own coaching or therapeutic practice in play-based therapies.
The Level 5 Diploma in Parent Coaching for Pregnancy and Early Parenthood offers a specialist accredited programme for professionals seeking to support families through one of life’s most significant transitions: the journey into parenthood. Rooted in attachment-aware and family-centred practices, the course equips learners with the knowledge, coaching strategies, and ethical foundations to work sensitively with families from pregnancy through to the first 12 months of a child’s life. It combines theory and applied practice across coaching models, communication strategies, developmental psychology, business set-up, and professional conduct.
By the end of this diploma, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of parent coaching models and approaches, applying them to the perinatal and early parenting context in a non-directive and collaborative manner.
- Communicate effectively and empathetically with parents, using advanced coaching techniques that promote trust, emotional safety, and meaningful reflection.
- Support parents through the transitions of pregnancy, birth, and early infancy, including issues such as identity change, bonding, mental health, sleep, and emotional regulation.
- Understand the physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, and provide trauma-informed coaching that supports the autonomy and confidence of expectant parents.
- Apply key principles of ethical practice, including confidentiality, informed consent, professional boundaries, and safeguarding in all aspects of parent coaching work.
- Work inclusively with diverse family structures, respecting cultural, social, and neurodivergent needs and adapting coaching practice to meet a wide range of parenting contexts.
- Design and deliver personalised coaching sessions and programmes that respond to parental goals, support healthy attachment, and promote wellbeing for both parent and infant.
- Establish and grow a professional parent coaching practice, understanding the practical, legal, and marketing requirements for self-employment or business start-up in this field.
- Engage in reflective and ongoing professional development, making use of supervision, peer learning, CPD, and current research to improve and sustain best practice.
Upon completion of the qualification, you will receive a qualification certificate from the Skills and Education Group's Quality Licence Scheme, one of the UK's largest Ofqual regulated awarding organisations, and the opportunity to become a member of the professional coaching and psychotherapy body, the ACCPH. Additionally, you will receive automatic entry to the Association of Child and Family Coaches (ACFC), fully meeting their ethical framework. With the qualification and membership, you will be entitled to apply for professional insurance with Westminster Indemnity, allowing you to work as a Therapeutic Coach or Practitioner with your own Therapy or Coaching Practice Setting.
This is an incredible opportunity for existing coaches or therapists to add play to their toolkit, or for those interested in starting their own coaching or therapeutic practice in play-based therapies.
Syllabus
Syllabus
Unit 1: Foundations of Parent CoachingThis foundational unit introduces the principles and practices of parent coaching, including the rights and responsibilities of parents and carers. Learners explore how parent coaches support parental development by understanding diverse coaching models such as GROW, Transformational Coaching, and PACE. The course delves into the distinct characteristics that differentiate parent coaching from counselling or mentoring, with an emphasis on empowering parents through solution-focused and reflective techniques. Learners will critically examine their own parenting values, reflecting on how personal experiences and beliefs might influence their coaching approach and how to manage such influences professionally. There is a strong focus on ethical boundaries, the scope of the parent coach’s role, and understanding how different family dynamics may impact coaching work.
Unit 2: Communication as a Parent CoachEffective and empathetic communication is the cornerstone of any successful parent coaching relationship. This unit explores a range of communication strategies designed to foster trust, empowerment, and engagement in coaching sessions. Learners will examine how open-ended questioning, active listening, and non-verbal cues support meaningful dialogue with parents navigating emotional challenges. The role of empathy is explored in depth, with reflective opportunities to analyse real-life scenarios where communication either supported or disrupted the coaching process. Learners will also explore barriers to communication and how to refine their approach in complex or sensitive situations. This unit encourages learners to apply theoretical concepts to simulated coaching encounters and use feedback to develop their interpersonal practice.
Unit 3: Parent Coaching in Early ParenthoodThis unit focuses on the specialised support that parent coaches offer during the critical transition to parenthood. Learners explore the unique challenges that parents face during pregnancy and the first year, such as identity changes, anxiety, or bonding difficulties. Grounding the learning in theory, the unit unpacks attachment, bonding, and the vital role of early caregiving in child development. The impact of parental mental health on infant wellbeing is a core theme, as is the significance of social support structures and the role of partners. Learners will practise adapting coaching approaches to these specific needs and gain confidence in helping parents reflect, plan, and build resilience through collaborative, empowering methods.
Unit 4: Supporting Parents During PregnancyIn this unit, learners deepen their understanding of the physiological and emotional experiences of pregnancy and how to coach parents effectively through each stage. The physical, emotional, and hormonal aspects of pregnancy are explored alongside the common worries and challenges that expectant parents encounter. Learners will gain insight into the importance of prenatal self-care, emotional regulation, and mindfulness during pregnancy. Strategies for supporting parents through high-risk pregnancies, changing birth plans, or unexpected outcomes are covered sensitively, and learners are guided in how to coach through uncertainty while promoting autonomy and calm decision-making. The importance of accurate information and the role of the coach as a supportive, non-directive partner is central to this unit.
Unit 5: Ethics and Professional PracticeThis critical unit addresses the ethical responsibilities of the parent coach and provides learners with a framework to manage complex or sensitive scenarios in practice. Learners will engage deeply with concepts such as confidentiality, informed consent, and the ethical boundaries of the coaching relationship. They will explore legal responsibilities, including safeguarding, professional conduct, and referral procedures. Through analysis of ethical dilemmas – such as supporting parents in conflict, maintaining neutrality, or responding to disclosure – learners will be challenged to apply theory to realistic coaching contexts. The unit also encourages the development of a strong reflective practice, guiding learners to identify their own professional limitations and access supervision when needed.
Unit 6: Coaching Parents Through the First 12 MonthsThis unit explores the milestones of infant development and how to support parents through key challenges in the first year, including sleep regressions, feeding difficulties, and emotional overwhelm. Learners will examine how routines, cues, and secure attachments support the baby's wellbeing and how to help parents interpret and respond to their infant’s needs. The emotional journey of new parenthood, including self-doubt and identity shifts, is examined in detail, with coaching strategies introduced to foster parental confidence, build resilience, and promote balance. Learners will practise guiding parents to celebrate small wins, establish sustainable self-care routines, and embrace the unpredictability of early parenting.
Unit 7: Business Skills for Parent CoachesTo support learners in turning their expertise into sustainable practice, this unit covers the essential aspects of setting up and running a coaching business. Learners will explore legal considerations, such as registering a business and managing data protection, alongside the pros and cons of different business structures. Marketing, branding, and client attraction strategies are taught with an emphasis on ethical promotion and establishing a niche. Learners will develop a business and financial plan, considering pricing structures, service offerings, and client relationship management systems. Through case study analysis and practical planning tasks, this unit equips learners to launch and manage a parent coaching practice with confidence and clarity.
Unit 8: Professional Development and NetworkingThe final unit focuses on sustaining professional practice through lifelong learning, reflective development, and engagement with the wider coaching community. Learners will examine opportunities for CPD through workshops, online platforms, mentoring, and professional association membership. The unit highlights the importance of networking – both online and in-person – and provides guidance on developing supportive peer relationships and collaboration opportunities. Learners will create a personalised professional development plan outlining short- and long-term growth goals, ensuring they remain connected, competent, and responsive to the evolving needs of parents and families. Resources such as journals, forums, and research databases are also explored to support continued learning.
Unit 1: Foundations of Parent CoachingThis foundational unit introduces the principles and practices of parent coaching, including the rights and responsibilities of parents and carers. Learners explore how parent coaches support parental development by understanding diverse coaching models such as GROW, Transformational Coaching, and PACE. The course delves into the distinct characteristics that differentiate parent coaching from counselling or mentoring, with an emphasis on empowering parents through solution-focused and reflective techniques. Learners will critically examine their own parenting values, reflecting on how personal experiences and beliefs might influence their coaching approach and how to manage such influences professionally. There is a strong focus on ethical boundaries, the scope of the parent coach’s role, and understanding how different family dynamics may impact coaching work.
Unit 2: Communication as a Parent CoachEffective and empathetic communication is the cornerstone of any successful parent coaching relationship. This unit explores a range of communication strategies designed to foster trust, empowerment, and engagement in coaching sessions. Learners will examine how open-ended questioning, active listening, and non-verbal cues support meaningful dialogue with parents navigating emotional challenges. The role of empathy is explored in depth, with reflective opportunities to analyse real-life scenarios where communication either supported or disrupted the coaching process. Learners will also explore barriers to communication and how to refine their approach in complex or sensitive situations. This unit encourages learners to apply theoretical concepts to simulated coaching encounters and use feedback to develop their interpersonal practice.
Unit 3: Parent Coaching in Early ParenthoodThis unit focuses on the specialised support that parent coaches offer during the critical transition to parenthood. Learners explore the unique challenges that parents face during pregnancy and the first year, such as identity changes, anxiety, or bonding difficulties. Grounding the learning in theory, the unit unpacks attachment, bonding, and the vital role of early caregiving in child development. The impact of parental mental health on infant wellbeing is a core theme, as is the significance of social support structures and the role of partners. Learners will practise adapting coaching approaches to these specific needs and gain confidence in helping parents reflect, plan, and build resilience through collaborative, empowering methods.
Unit 4: Supporting Parents During PregnancyIn this unit, learners deepen their understanding of the physiological and emotional experiences of pregnancy and how to coach parents effectively through each stage. The physical, emotional, and hormonal aspects of pregnancy are explored alongside the common worries and challenges that expectant parents encounter. Learners will gain insight into the importance of prenatal self-care, emotional regulation, and mindfulness during pregnancy. Strategies for supporting parents through high-risk pregnancies, changing birth plans, or unexpected outcomes are covered sensitively, and learners are guided in how to coach through uncertainty while promoting autonomy and calm decision-making. The importance of accurate information and the role of the coach as a supportive, non-directive partner is central to this unit.
Unit 5: Ethics and Professional PracticeThis critical unit addresses the ethical responsibilities of the parent coach and provides learners with a framework to manage complex or sensitive scenarios in practice. Learners will engage deeply with concepts such as confidentiality, informed consent, and the ethical boundaries of the coaching relationship. They will explore legal responsibilities, including safeguarding, professional conduct, and referral procedures. Through analysis of ethical dilemmas – such as supporting parents in conflict, maintaining neutrality, or responding to disclosure – learners will be challenged to apply theory to realistic coaching contexts. The unit also encourages the development of a strong reflective practice, guiding learners to identify their own professional limitations and access supervision when needed.
Unit 6: Coaching Parents Through the First 12 MonthsThis unit explores the milestones of infant development and how to support parents through key challenges in the first year, including sleep regressions, feeding difficulties, and emotional overwhelm. Learners will examine how routines, cues, and secure attachments support the baby's wellbeing and how to help parents interpret and respond to their infant’s needs. The emotional journey of new parenthood, including self-doubt and identity shifts, is examined in detail, with coaching strategies introduced to foster parental confidence, build resilience, and promote balance. Learners will practise guiding parents to celebrate small wins, establish sustainable self-care routines, and embrace the unpredictability of early parenting.
Unit 7: Business Skills for Parent CoachesTo support learners in turning their expertise into sustainable practice, this unit covers the essential aspects of setting up and running a coaching business. Learners will explore legal considerations, such as registering a business and managing data protection, alongside the pros and cons of different business structures. Marketing, branding, and client attraction strategies are taught with an emphasis on ethical promotion and establishing a niche. Learners will develop a business and financial plan, considering pricing structures, service offerings, and client relationship management systems. Through case study analysis and practical planning tasks, this unit equips learners to launch and manage a parent coaching practice with confidence and clarity.
Unit 8: Professional Development and NetworkingThe final unit focuses on sustaining professional practice through lifelong learning, reflective development, and engagement with the wider coaching community. Learners will examine opportunities for CPD through workshops, online platforms, mentoring, and professional association membership. The unit highlights the importance of networking – both online and in-person – and provides guidance on developing supportive peer relationships and collaboration opportunities. Learners will create a personalised professional development plan outlining short- and long-term growth goals, ensuring they remain connected, competent, and responsive to the evolving needs of parents and families. Resources such as journals, forums, and research databases are also explored to support continued learning.
Practical Assessment
Practical Assessment
You will complete a practical assessment with other students as a part of this programme. This will be conducted live, and online. There will be a range of dates to select from and this will allow you to demonstrate your own practice, receive feedback, and reflect.
Upon successful completion of your portfolio of evidence and your practical assessment, you will be awarded your certificate and accreditation with the ability to set up in practice.
You will complete a practical assessment with other students as a part of this programme. This will be conducted live, and online. There will be a range of dates to select from and this will allow you to demonstrate your own practice, receive feedback, and reflect.
Upon successful completion of your portfolio of evidence and your practical assessment, you will be awarded your certificate and accreditation with the ability to set up in practice.
F.A.Qs
F.A.Qs
Can I run a coaching practice with this course?
Upon completion of this course, which is certified by the Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, Skills and Education Group via their Quality Licence certification scheme, you will be able to apply for professional membership with the ACCPH. The ACCPH is a professional body for coaches, counsellors, and psychotherapists. With their membership, you will be able to apply for insurance to practice. You are also able to list your services on their site. Please bear in mind, that to practice, you will need to take additional considerations for working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, including undertaking an enhanced DBS certificate. You are also automatically invited to register with the Association of Child and Family Coaches, an international ethical body that is designed purposefully for Therapeutic Coaches working with parents, families, and children.
Is the course online?
The course is a blend of synchronous and asynchronous in its learning but is entirely online. You will complete a mixture of live online sessions over the Zoom platform, engaging in the practical skills to prepare you for your therapeutic role. In addition, you will study the knowledge-based elements via our online, interactive platform. You will be able to access as many 121 Zoom sessions with your tutor as you need.
What happens if I don't complete on time?
Firstly, we understand that life happens. At the start of your course, you set your own target dates. If you get into any issues with timings, please reach out. The course is not an easy course, it is a level 5 qualification. However, we are here to help. You can also book 121 sessions with your tutor if you need additional support. If you need longer, let us know. Something to consider: you must submit a unit inside a 12 month period to remain active, or you will need to re-enrol. You must complete your course in full in a 3-year period or you will be de-registered from the awarding organisation.
Do I receive a certificate?
You will receive your ensorsed level 5 QLS certificate from the Skills and Education Group, the Ofqual Regulated awarding body, and an accredited certificate from the ACCPH. SEG QLS certificates take around 4 weeks after completion to arrive. Please note, we send certificates once all payments are settled if you have chosen to pay by installments.
What if I have not studied at level 5 before?
Level 5 is equivalent in its level of study to the second year of an undergraduate degree or a foundation degree. We know this can be daunting if you have not studied at this level before or if you have not studied for a while. Don't worry, our tutors are here to support you. In addition, you may consider taking one of ourlevel 3 programmes in the first instance: CACHE Accredited Level 3 in Therapeutic Play Techniques or the Level 3 in Coaching and Therapeutic Practice with Children and Families.
What if I have more questions?
Please click on "Talk to Us!" at the top of this page and we will reach out to you!
Can I run a coaching practice with this course?
Upon completion of this course, which is certified by the Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, Skills and Education Group via their Quality Licence certification scheme, you will be able to apply for professional membership with the ACCPH. The ACCPH is a professional body for coaches, counsellors, and psychotherapists. With their membership, you will be able to apply for insurance to practice. You are also able to list your services on their site. Please bear in mind, that to practice, you will need to take additional considerations for working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, including undertaking an enhanced DBS certificate. You are also automatically invited to register with the Association of Child and Family Coaches, an international ethical body that is designed purposefully for Therapeutic Coaches working with parents, families, and children.
Is the course online?
The course is a blend of synchronous and asynchronous in its learning but is entirely online. You will complete a mixture of live online sessions over the Zoom platform, engaging in the practical skills to prepare you for your therapeutic role. In addition, you will study the knowledge-based elements via our online, interactive platform. You will be able to access as many 121 Zoom sessions with your tutor as you need.
What happens if I don't complete on time?
Firstly, we understand that life happens. At the start of your course, you set your own target dates. If you get into any issues with timings, please reach out. The course is not an easy course, it is a level 5 qualification. However, we are here to help. You can also book 121 sessions with your tutor if you need additional support. If you need longer, let us know. Something to consider: you must submit a unit inside a 12 month period to remain active, or you will need to re-enrol. You must complete your course in full in a 3-year period or you will be de-registered from the awarding organisation.
Do I receive a certificate?
You will receive your ensorsed level 5 QLS certificate from the Skills and Education Group, the Ofqual Regulated awarding body, and an accredited certificate from the ACCPH. SEG QLS certificates take around 4 weeks after completion to arrive. Please note, we send certificates once all payments are settled if you have chosen to pay by installments.
What if I have not studied at level 5 before?
Level 5 is equivalent in its level of study to the second year of an undergraduate degree or a foundation degree. We know this can be daunting if you have not studied at this level before or if you have not studied for a while. Don't worry, our tutors are here to support you. In addition, you may consider taking one of ourlevel 3 programmes in the first instance: CACHE Accredited Level 3 in Therapeutic Play Techniques or the Level 3 in Coaching and Therapeutic Practice with Children and Families.
What if I have more questions?
Please click on "Talk to Us!" at the top of this page and we will reach out to you!
